BMW 523
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc
S76 BPLMOT history
S76 BPL is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,730 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 115,730 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,607 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S76 BPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S76 BPL was last recorded at 115,730 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 1,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,499 miles · 12 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,231 miles
- Average per year
- 1,607 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,730 miles
- 2025 – 114,499 miles
- 2024 – 114,448 miles
- 2022 – 112,909 miles
- 2021 – 112,410 miles
- 2020 – 111,982 miles
- 2019 – 110,401 miles
- 2018 – 108,562 miles
- 2017 – 106,647 miles
- 2016 – 104,151 miles
- 2015 – 102,179 miles
- 2014 – 100,205 miles
- 2013 – 98,842 miles
- 2012 – 96,417 miles
- 2011 – 94,878 miles
- 2010 – 93,088 miles
- 2009 – 90,336 miles
- 2008 – 88,555 miles
- 2007 – 86,746 miles
- 2006 – 83,900 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,730 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,730 miles (+1,231)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 115,730 miles
- Test number
- 839880318848
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Pass114,499 miles (+51)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 114,499 miles
- Test number
- 721799407686
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake recording low effort
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail114,448 miles (+836)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,448 miles
- Test number
- 823923128730
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail113,612 miles (+703)4 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,612 miles
- Test number
- 307369272104
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight missfire
- AdvisoryTape on windscreen surround
Pass112,909 miles (+499)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 112,909 miles
- Test number
- 479026629043
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,410 miles (+428)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 112,410 miles
- Test number
- 653769801719
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,982 miles (+1,581)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 111,982 miles
- Test number
- 674840984974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,401 miles (+1,839)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 110,401 miles
- Test number
- 798548897906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,562 miles (+1,915)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 108,562 miles
- Test number
- 849747533679
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several places (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,647 miles (+2,496)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 106,647 miles
- Test number
- 501960796702
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryDrivers wiper blade barely clears screen. replace soon
Pass104,151 miles (+1,972)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 104,151 miles
- Test number
- 903113856398
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass102,179 miles (+1,974)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 102,179 miles
- Test number
- 378879105451
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass100,205 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 100,205 miles
- Test number
- 519399564179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,189 miles (+1,347)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,189 miles
- Test number
- 339338864128
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,842 miles (+2,425)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 98,842 miles
- Test number
- 618952393198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,417 miles (+1,539)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 96,417 miles
- Test number
- 266399682427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,878 miles (+1,790)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 94,878 miles
- Test number
- 475766081167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,088 miles (+2,752)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 93,088 miles
- Test number
- 952673290191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,336 miles (+1,781)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 90,336 miles
- Test number
- 854388389167
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,555 miles (+1,809)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 88,555 miles
- Test number
- 574042198161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,746 miles (+2,846)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 86,746 miles
- Test number
- 114960227219
- NoteBoth rear brake pads very low
Pass83,900 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 83,900 miles
- Test number
- 743418626214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,900 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,900 miles
- Test number
- 973676526236
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about S76 BPL
- Does S76 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S76 BPL is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S76 BPL?
- The MOT on S76 BPL is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S76 BPL done?
- S76 BPL was recorded at 115,730 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 1,607 miles a year.
- Has S76 BPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S76 BPL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on S76 BPL ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S76 BPL find?
- S76 BPL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.
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